Suitable for vegetarian and gluten free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points. This really is one of my and Freddy’s favorite dishes. Made from scratch (no mixes here!) this corn casserole is rich yet light, creamy and oh-so-delicious. And full disclosure: the nutmeg is the secret ingredient that really lifts this up. Related Recipe : Southern Smothered Potatoes. We also like that it isn’t a sweet version, as we find the corn is sweet enough for us. But it’s easy enough to add some sugar in if you prefer. Corn Pudding Casserole is simple to make and with nothing more than a handful of commonplace staple pantry ingredients. That means it’s just the thing for Sunday lunches, weeknight suppers, to feed dinner guests, potlucks, meal trains, and picnics. Yeap, this is the kind of dish that is equally suited for putting out on special occasions like Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas and more. Super economical, super tasty, and super versatile too. #winningcombination The really great thing about this recipe is that you can eat it both warm and cold. I love nothing more than pulling a cold slice from the fridge and pairing it with a glass of Southern sweet tea.
What Is Corn Pudding
Homemade corn pudding is like a creamy corn casserole. This is a soufflé style dish with a creamy fluffy interior and an eggy exterior which can be found on just about every southern table.
Why You Will Love It
It’s an easy recipe to follow that comes together quickly and without a lot of fuss.Flexible – serve it up as a side, main meal or snack (or be like me and enjoy it for breakfast).It is chock full of down-home, comfort food, creamy, cheesy goodness.You can easily customize this recipe to put your own spin on it (more on this below).Assemble ahead and keep on hand as a fridge friendly or freezer-friendly dish.
How To Make Southern Corn Pudding Casserole
Preheat oven to 350F / 175C and lightly oil a 9×13 baking pan.In a mixing bowl, combine cornmeal, corn starch, baking powder, salt and nutmeg.Beat the eggs in a separate large mixing bowl, then stir in the half-and-half, melted butter and cheese. Add in the spiced flour mixture and stir until completely combined and smooth. Fold in the corn and green onions and then pour the batter into the prepared baking dish. Tap gently so the batter evens out. Bake for about 35 -38 mins until the pudding is golden brown around the edges. Test by inserting a toothpick or skewer in the center. The casserole is done when it comes out clean.Cool for 10 minutes, then slice and serve warm or cold.
Corn Pudding Tips
You can use thawed frozen corn kernels or cut them fresh from the ears of corn.To reduce calories, use a bit less cheese and replace some of the cream with milk.Make sure the eggs are at room temperature before making this recipe.Add 2-3 tablespoons of sugar if you want a sweeter corn pudding.
Recipe Variations
This recipe is sooooo good as is, but you can easily add other ingredients to suit your taste, such as:
Jalapeño peppersBaconChorizo (my favorite!)Andouille sausage ChiliVanillaHoneyHamMonterey Jack cheeseCreamed corn
Prep Ahead and Meal Prep
Prep Ahead
Make ahead and refrigerate the baked dish for up to 3 days in an airtight container. Or assemble up to a day ahead, cover with foil and bake when needed. Note that you will need to add a few more minutes of bake time if the ingredients are chilled. Time-saving shortcut ==> Buy pre-shredded cheese from the store instead of grating your own.
Can I Freeze Corn Pudding?
Yeap, you can. It might even be worth freezing in individual portions to make meal prep a breeze.
How To Reheat Corn Pudding
Let it thaw overnight, then cover in foil and reheat in a warm oven at about 300F / 149C. For a quicker reheat, use the microwave.
Serving Suggestions
Smothered Pork Chops.Smothered Chicken Breasts.Air Fryer Fried Chicken.
More Southern Recipes
Southern Grape Salad.Candied Sweet Potatoes.Southern Fried Pork Chops.How To Make Gravy.Scalloped Corn.
Weight Watchers Points
There are 8 Blue Plan SmartPoints in a serving of this corn pudding. Thank you for reading my Corn Pudding Casserole recipe post. And please visit again as I continue dreaming up recipes, traditional African recipes, African fusion recipes, Sierra Leone recipes, travel plans and much more for you. Thanks for supporting Recipes from a Pantry, UK food blog.
